Neighborhood in Laredo, Webb County

Living in Pinecrest, Laredo

C-

51st of 61areas in Laredo
Overall score 33 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Laredo overall: B-

Pinecrest is a neighborhood in Laredo, TX, home to about 4,700 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 51st of 61 areas we score in Laredo. It does best on cost of living and worst on health.

  • Affordable
  • Lots of parks
  • Jobs and income scores low (16 of 100)
  • Education levels scores low (3 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.2 mi
Pharmacy0.7 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.4 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym1.0 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.6 mi
Childcare0.4 mi
Library0.7 mi

Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.

Population
4,710
Median rent
$950
Median home value
$134,000
Household income
$42,600
Average commute
25 min
Homes owned
63%
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What it's like to live in Pinecrest

Pinecrest is a neighborhood in Laredo with about 4,700 residents, homes built around 1981, a mix of owners and renters and 38% of households with children.

Our grade for Pinecrest is C-. That puts it 51st of 61 areas we grade in Laredo, a city that gets a B- overall.

Pros of living in Pinecrest

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.2 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in Pinecrest

  • Higher poverty. 31% of residents live below the poverty line, against 21% across Laredo.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of heat waves as very high in this part of town.

Pinecrest report card

Each grade compares Pinecrest with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade B+

    Median rent $950, homes cost 3.1x income.

    77 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D

    Median household income $42,600, 2.5% unemployed.

    16 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B-

    Nearby schools average 84 of 100 on the state rating.

    62 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 316 violent crimes per 100k, 1,157 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade B-

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    62 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C

    Average commute 25 min, 6.7% work from home.

    42 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade F

    8.3% have a bachelor’s degree.

    3 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    51% of adults uninsured.

    1 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D+

    63% of homes owner-occupied.

    30 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D-

    76% of homes have broadband.

    9 of 100 vs TX areas

Pinecrest compared with Laredo

Better than Laredo

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 38%16 points lower than Laredo (55%)
  • Median rent: $9508% lower than Laredo ($1,030)
  • Unemployment rate: 2.5%3 points lower than Laredo (5.4%)

Worse than Laredo

  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 51%15 points higher than Laredo (36%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 8.3%14 points lower than Laredo (22%)
  • Median household income: $42,60033% lower than Laredo ($63,915)

Closest public schools

Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.

  • AH B Zachry ElementaryElementary, Laredo ISD0.3 mi
  • DJoaquin Cigarroa MiddleMiddle, Laredo ISD0.4 mi
  • BDr Leo Cigarroa High SchoolHigh, Laredo ISD0.3 mi

Cost of living in Pinecrest

Median rent in Pinecrest is $950 a month, 8% lower than the Laredo median. A household would need about $38,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $134,000, 31% lower than the Laredo median, which means a monthly payment of about $890 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereLaredoTexas
Median rent8% lower than Laredo$950$1,030$1,403
Median home value31% lower than Laredo$134,000$193,500$283,800
Home value to income4% higher than Laredo3.1x3.0x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent16 points lower than Laredo38%55%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them1 points lower than Laredo63%64%63%
Vacant homes3 points higher than Laredo10%7.2%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Laredo198119971992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$890
Mortgage payment
$733
Property tax
$157
Median rent, for comparison
$950

Based on a $134,000 home in Pinecrest, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Work, income and getting around

MeasureHereLaredoTexas
Median household income33% lower than Laredo$42,600$63,915$78,476
Unemployment rate3 points lower than Laredo2.5%5.4%5.3%
People below the poverty line10 points higher than Laredo31%21%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher14 points lower than Laredo8.3%22%34%
Average commute17% higher than Laredo25 min22 min27 min
Workers who work from homeAbout the same as Laredo6.7%5.9%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points lower than Laredo0.5%2.0%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet11 points lower than Laredo76%87%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingLow
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesLow
  • HailHigh
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresVery low
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Pinecrest

Under 1825%
18 to 3427%
35 to 6433%
65 and over16%
Race and ethnicity
White1.6%
Hispanic or Latino98%
Black0.0%
Asian0.4%
Other or more than one race0.2%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in Laredo

  1. 1A+LakesideMedian rent $980
  2. 2A+AlexanderMedian rent $1,070
  3. 3A+East LaredoMedian rent $980
  4. 4ANorthwest Laredo
  5. 5A-Sierra Vista
  6. 6A-WinfieldMedian rent $2,140
  7. 7A-PlantationMedian rent $1,600
  8. 8B+Del MarMedian rent $1,220

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. DHawthorne PlaceHouston
  2. D+Northwest PasadenaPasadena
  3. C-Fair ParkDallas

Questions about Pinecrest

Is Pinecrest a good place to live?

Pinecrest is a neighborhood in Laredo, TX, home to about 4,700 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 51st of 61 areas we score in Laredo. It does best on cost of living and worst on health.

How much does it cost to live in Pinecrest?

Renters in Pinecrest pay a median of $950 a month, 8% lower than the Laredo median. The median home is worth $134,000, 31% lower than the Laredo median. A median home costs 3.1x the median household income, compared with 3.0x across Laredo.

What schools serve Pinecrest?

The closest rated public schools are H B Zachry Elementary (elementary, rated A), Joaquin Cigarroa Middle (middle, rated D) and Dr Leo Cigarroa High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 4 Census block groups closest to the Pinecrest name on the map, so its edges are approximate. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.